We care about protecting your vision by providing glaucoma screening. Glaucoma has no symptoms and causes permanent irreversible vision loss. With proper screening the conditions that lead to glaucoma can be detected and treated. At Family Practice Specialists, we use the latest generational design of the handheld Applanation Tonometer to insure quick accurate glaucoma readings. This provides you, the patient, with a higher standard of care while reducing your risk of glaucoma by early detection. While we do have the necessary medical tools to ensure your recovery. The best medicine is preemptive medicine. Below are 11 things you could be doing to “Ruin Your Eyesight” as well some easy tips you can do in order to take better care of them.
- NOT EATING A WELL-BALANCED DIET
Diet and nutrition matter greatly when it comes to eye health. In fact, some fruits and vegetables are crucial for it, especially ones with vitamin C and E, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. Add citrus fruits, vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains, leafy greens, and fish to your meals as much as possible. What’s even more important is getting plenty of Water. Staying hydrated is key for tear production and keeping eyes well-lubricated. Also, make sure to skip foods high in sodium, which can dehydrate your body.
- USING OLD MAKEUP & SLEEPING IN IT
Always remember, anything you put near your eye is a potential risk. And yes, this includes your mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, and eye creams. Also, throw away your eye makeup after three months according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Bacteria loves to grow in dark, damp places, so your mascara could be a breeding ground to some nasty infections. And always, always remove your makeup before bed.
- NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP
Sleep deprivation can lead to a number of problems, including weight gain, depression, and decreased immune function. Moreover, a lack of sleep is also hurting your eyes (some symptoms include twitching, dry eyes, blurry vision, and pain. Be sure to get a minimum of seven hours a night and remember, put down that smartphone before bed. Read More